Monday, August 27, 2012

How to Get the Tibet Travel Permit


It is stipulated that all non-Chinese passport holders and Taiwanese must obtain a Tibet tours permit for entering Tibet. It is sometimes also called Tibet Entry Permit, TTB Permit or Tibet visa. Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) is the only legal issuing organization. Individual travelers shall travel toTibet in an organized private or join-in tour with a travel agency that shall take care of the permit issue for the group.
Potala Palace
Potala Palace


There are two pages for the permit. The first page is the approval letter from the Tibet Tourism Bureau with an unique number and anti-false label at the top right and the second is the group name list. Both pages shall be stamped by the Bureau.
Namtso Lake
Namtso Lake


When applying for the permit, it is required to provide the day-to-day tour itinerary, travel dates, hotel reservations, tourists' personal data including. name, nationality, age, gender, passport number and occupation as well as a clear copy of passports and China Visas. Please note journalists, reporters, government officials, diplomats and religious officials shall travel Tibet under arrangements of the local foreign affairs office.
Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street


This permit is only for entering Tibet and travelling in Lhasa region. When check-in-out at the train stations and airports, you shall show it to relevant staff, and upon arrival in Lhasa, give it to your tour guide who will help you cater for any inspections during travelling.
Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery


If you travel other to places outside Lhasa, an Aliens' Travel Permit and some other permits such as military permit will be required which your travel agency shall handle for you accordingly.

Sherry Jia, Tibet travel advisor from , a local travel agency providing various tours to Tibet. Consulting us for more information on Tibet tour permit and China Visa. our website is :

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